Attractions in Lafayette, Louisiana

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Kart Ranch 337-837-5278
508 Youngsville Highway 89 , Lafayette, LA 70508
This family fun center offers go-karts, kiddie karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages, water wars, a huge game room, inside playground, private party rooms, and... more info map

Alexandre Mouton House 337-234-2208
1122 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
The oldest part of this historic structure was built by Jean Mouton, the founder of Lafayette, as a Sunday house. The house operates as a museum with period pieces and... more info map
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist 337-232-1322
515 Cathedral Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
This cathedral was built in the Dutch Romanesque style. The Cathedral grounds include a 500 year old oak tree and cemetary dating from 1821, while the museum chronicles... more info map

Edith Garland Dupré Library 337-482-6025
302 East Saint Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70503
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Even if you are not planning on using the research facilities, stop by and check the changing exhibits in the library lobby. The library is one of the best sources of... more info map

Children's Museum of Acadiana 337-232-8500
201 East Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Developed especially for children, this museum offers hands-on displays of real life situations such as an operating room, television news room, and a bank. more info map
Gallery 912, The 337-237-2915
912 Coolidge Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70503
Located Midcity in the Oil Center
With "Fear No Art" as their motto, this gallery of original art by local artists features a variety of medias and is people-friendly. Browsers are welcome. They are... more info map
Grand Contemporary Art Gallery 337-235-5252
402 S. Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
located in downtown Lafayette
Grand Contemporary offers the most diverse gathering of artists and the broadest price range in the heart of Acadiana. They specialize in private and corporate art... more info map
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum 337-482-5326
710 East St. Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70504
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Campus
This museum features exhibits from Robert Rauschenberg, Darryl Pottorf, and Christopher Rauschenberg. The museum is the recipient of six architectural design awards. more info map

Jean Lafitte National Park Acadian Cultural Center 337-232-0789
501 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
The center is among the best places to learn history and folkways of Cajun and black Creoles in the region. They have displays on Cajun music, food and traditional... more info map

Acadiana Park Nature Station 337-291-8448
1205 East Alexander Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
An environmental education facility located on a 34 acre tract of bottomland hardwood forest with 2.5 miles of hiking trails. There are an additional 4.5 miles of hiking... more info map
Girard Park 337-291-8200
500 Girard Park, Lafayette, LA 70503
Enjoy the Girard Park Recreation Center outdoor pool (seasonal lessons), 1.25 mile jogging trail, work-out station, covered pavilion with restrooms and grill... more info map
Vermilionville 337-233-4077
300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
Truly a Cajun and Creole history lesson. Listen to music, taste baked goods and learn from craftsmen about long ago arts. more info map
Zoo of Acadiana 337-837-4325
5601 Highway 90 East, Lafayette, LA 70501
Located in Broussard
The zoo is nestled on 45 acres of rolling grounds with a very natural setting and environment and houses more than 500 animals representing over 150 species. Guests are... more info

Lafayette Science Museum 337-291-5544
433 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
The museum offers planetarium programs, environmental trails and nature stations on over 10,000 square feet. more info map
USGS National Wetlands Research Center 337-266-8655
700 Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506
Learn about current US Geological Survey research in wetland ecology including ways to manage and restore disappearing LA wetland habitats. Tours by appointment. more info map

Acadian Village 337-981-2364
200 Green Leaf, Lafayette, LA 70505
An entire 19th century bayou town which has been restored to depict the life of Acadians in southern Louisiana. Buildings include homes, blacksmith shop, general store... more info map
Atchafalaya Experience 337-277-4726
338 North Sterling Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
A father-son team with many years of experience within the swamp, and knowledge of the fauna and flora of the Louisiana ecosystems. These trips are designed to expose... more info map